The Anarchy a civil war in England and Normandy, the complete series.

[@Embracehistoria]

I had to render it in 1080p as 2k would have taken forever, enjoy.

[@anthonywarren9885]

You referred to Matilda as returning to the " Anglo court "... Henry wasn't Anglo-Saxon. He was Norman. He spoke French. His court spoke French. Henry was more French than Matilda.

[@Embracehistoria]

@@anthonywarren9885 The court is referred to as the Anglo-Norman court.

[@dominickholmes3721]

Watching this made me break out the Bannerlord again….great job.

[@Embracehistoria]

@@dominickholmes3721 It's a great game.

[@patrickkelly6691]

@@anthonywarren9885 If anything Matilda might have been able to understand the crushed and oppressed English people, making her a rare one of her class :)

[@shockwave1126]

This is excellent. I’m actually here because GRR Martin mentioned he based House of the Dragon on the Anarchy. Since I’ve read the story, I see the parallels and makes this history so very captivating.The history is complex but you present it in a manner that you can follow plus appreciate the sprinkles of humor.

[@Chungus581]

That’s cool he said that, I was about to say this sounds a lot like the dance of the dragons haha

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

You think this is amazing, look up the war of the roses. If that isn't almost a 1 for 1 real life story that's like GoT, I don't know what is

[@Shylablack]

Snap, I knew it was about this. Are you team black or Green?

[@davidtownsend6092]

Yep history is better then any fiction cuz its all already happened. That dystopia future where corporations own everything and run our lives? East India trading Co.

[@vanessadebrino7231]

Check out the War of the Roses or the cousins war in England’s history. GRRM got a lot of inspiration from that time period.

[@8thLegio]

This is one of the best series on KZbin and an excellent overview of this critical part of English and Norman history. Keep being awesome Embrace Historian!!!

[@Embracehistoria]

Thanks you that makes all the work worth it, cheers.

[@cj-hw3pv]

Those 2 hours flew right bye, absolutely riveting

[@Embracehistoria]

Over a year in the making for me but, it's finished now so hopefully people can enjoy and learn more about this fantastic period in English history.

[@jayg1438]

one of my favorite periods of English history. Thank you!!!

[@alejandrotapia4749]

Your turning into one of the Best options from history lovers!!! Congrats magnificent large video You should try to make more....cheers from México!!!

[@Embracehistoria]

Gracias.

[@nuckelaveez5029]

I’ve been listening to this epic on my drives to work

[@Andy_Babb]

I’m from the US but British/UK history is by far my favorite topic; The Anarchy is one of the most fascinating times in western history, in my opinion.

[@somebodyoncetoldme5203]

I can see where G.R.R.M got his inspiration for the Dance of the Dragons

[@phineascampbell3103]

This is wonderful, I was recently in Wallingford and had been thinking about exactly this period. So I find myselfwatching this. And I appreciate how much work has gone into it, and how good it is. It's nearly beyond a KZbin video, as though a video has been added to the kind of detailed narrative a book can offer. Thanks for this, I have enjoyed your work. I don't normally subscribe until I have watched say six or seven videos and thought, this is good and I want to support them, but I've just watched over two hours that has made me think that, so I am subscribing

[@Luke-jo4to]

Watching this in preparation for House of the Dragon.

[@misterangel8486]

Oh wow😳 I love long historical videos❤️ Making my day, Thank you. 😎👍

[@Embracehistoria]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@misterangel8486]

@@Embracehistoria watching it now 😁 a labor of love I see already 5 min in👌

[@benbhogal4551]

Thank you so much for this and all your content, much appreciated good Sir, keep up the good work!

[@bcmortimer]

You are an extraordinarily gifted Historian and Graphic Artist!

[@chrisreeves9764]

Excellent documentary. The detail (and humour) is unique. Can't wait to explore your other offerings. Well done chaps.

[@patriciapalmer1377]

Dear Embrace, these presentations are each truly enjoyable; you made light work of a time in English history that can be as confusing and tedious as a Russian novel. Thank you for all your time and effort, I loved the balloon remarks !! Pat

[@BrannonParker]

Thank you for this excellent presentation on the Anarchy period. It is one of the most significant and interesting chapters in British history yet doesnt get the focus it deserves imho. Truly appreciate your indepth study of this era.

[@adambelfast1]

I only discovered about King Stephen and the Anarchy a couple of months ago. I am so surprised how this piece of English history is so forgotten and unknown to many people, including myself. So much happened leading up to and during Stephens reign. The white ship disaster, the Anarchy which was a civil war that lasted almost a couple of decades, his death signalling the beginning of the Plantagenet dynasty. Stephen was also a direct grandson of William the Conqueror, arguably one of the most well known Kings of England (at least during the Medieval times) yet Stephen's reign is virtually unknown to many people. I wonder why this piece of history is often overlooked

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

This is the most enjoyable and informative docs I’ve heard. theses days they always chastise people for not living to 21 st century morals. It’s so refreshing I listen to all I can find!

[@bluflutterbye9900]

this is so detailed and interesting..thank you for doing this about The Anarchy..i knew a little about it..thanks to this i know much much more..😊

[@jennygibbons1258]

Can’t wait to finish this later. Really interesting.

[@Falcon364]

Wow I enjoyed this a lot! A Superbly crafted series

[@BobJohnson648]

Good insight into why people said "the saints slept" between 1135 and 1154.

[@ArtingFromScratch]

you have no idea how badly i wanted a video about this

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

I do.

[@josephlongbone4255]

Queen Matilda must have hurt her back carrying her husband's team like that...

[@Embracehistoria]

Excellent observation, there are such parallels to Empress Matilda and Queen Matilda.

[@Tuppence1]

Thank you for this superb video. I learned much. It was also enjoyable!!!!!

[@Emanon...]

Man, this is such great work! Subbed

[@dominickholmes3721]

Thanks for this. I love medieval history, but most people gloss over “The Anarchy”. For once, the era actually feels like a fluidly perilous time, where nobody was safe (lords, as well as peasants) and rulers changed by the month. The next couple hundred years under the Plantagenets were somewhat stable on the island, with most wars being fought on the mainland.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

England is not an island.

[@dominickholmes3721]

@@janetmackinnon3411 England is an island and Pluto is a planet, dammit!

[@johntillman6068]

@@janetmackinnon3411 Things were more stable on the island on which England is located. Although actually not all that much more so. There was the Barons' War and French invasion under Henry II's son John, more feudal warfare against his son Henry III, then his son Edward I's wars against Wales and Scotland, his son Edward II's misadventure in Scotland, wars with nobles and his wife over his court favorites, and war with Scotland early in his son Edward III's reign, before he started the Hundred Years' War with France. Despite the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, Edward III's grandson Richard II preferred to fight in Scotland and Ireland rather than France, until overthrown by his cousin Henry IV, which led to more dynastic warfare. Then Henry V returned to fighting France. But under the ineffective Henry VI, civil war if anything even worse than the Anarchy broke out, ie the Wars of the Roses, in which Plantagenet fought Plantagenet, until the dynasty ended with the death of Richard III in 1485. So if more stable, only very relatively.

[@johntillman6068]

The ITV detective series Cadfael, 1994-98, starring Derek Jacoby, was set during The Anarchy. Well written, often well acted, but preposterous armor.

[@QPRRhino]

Great, informative content. Thank you

[@bennym1326]

Great video! Absolutely love your work

[@zuzumontague]

"I will not be cast aside as some baby making machine!" That had me LMAO!!!

[@thecrusaderhistorian9820]

wonderful video

[@TacticusPrime]

Think about how much worse this would have been with dragons. See Martin's The Princess and the Queen.

[@dahrkmezcalf3125]

Doing great work 👍🏻

[@erikt3672]

Incredible work!

[@weilandiv8310]

I would easily enjoy EH vids in 144p. Thanks for being here for us 🎯

[@christianwitness]

outstanding writting and presentation. First rate...

[@someonerandom256]

Thanks for the overview!

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

This put the Cadfael novels into their historic context.

[@willgibbons1733]

Subscribed

[@prescott5328]

Brilliant

[@mpalfadel2008]

This history inspired the “Dance of the Dragons”

[@npickle54]

Lame

[@11more40]

@@npickle54 😲

[@trashketchup1497]

I feel like the text bubbles are the best part of these videos 😂

[@TheJdawg48]

Good stuff

[@jlujan63]

This would be better as a well done full tv series than any work of fiction. Truth is better than fiction. Just so much, interesting characters, families, flip flopers..ugh im just blow away. I knowy bits of history but this period is usually glossed over too quickly and maybe its just too complicated but i think it has it all. I especially liked the two Matildas who both represent incredible strength skilll and bravery at a time we seldom see. 👍💪❤

[@EnRandigKatt]

Stellar, love the voice.

[@Sean12248]

Where did you get the thumbnail?! I LOVE IT

[@eugeniaagnesrombelayuk1789]

6:51 "my father will hear about this" lol

[@virginiaabbott9331]

Enjoying

[@gundarvarr1024]

English Lord coat of arms is Plantagenet coat of arms from Aquitaine, Decades AFTER the anarchy.

[@keirangrant1607]

The best laid plans of mice and men.......this statement is so true

[@dennisgannon]

Interesting characters and weasels on both sides.

[@eldraque4556]

very good

[@Sean12248]

Thumbs up if you saw this video or knew about this war before House of the Dragon appears on HBO

[@Embracehistoria]

I've not seen this "house of the dragon", is it something based off the anarchy?

[@Sean12248]

@@Embracehistoria It's the prequel to Game of Thrones coming in August 21st on HBO Max. It's a war called the Dance of Dragons. It's almost the same story. And yes it's just as complex. It even ends with the son of the queen taking the crown just like Henry II eventually won the crown. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2TMaqt6gdSCeKc And here is the trailer for the show itself. And thank you for making this series. To me The Anarchy is more interesting than The Wars of the Roses. People were constantly changing sides or being killed. Plus the entire Oxford Castle Night Escape is something you'd see in a play from Shakesphere kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqDXn31tqbl0aZY

[@Sean12248]

@@Embracehistoria Sorry I kept editing it I hadn't seen the video in a good while.

[@Sean12248]

@@Embracehistoria You could always make a comparison video of the two wars with a thumbnail of something from Game of Thrones saying "Wait it really happened? And then give like a broad overview of both. Two reasons. 1 You'd get fans from Thrones who are probably into medevil stuff 2. They could then watch this video increasing your popularity. I watched Thrones because it was fantasy within a medevil world. Just a suggestion

[@EpicMRPancake]

Sounds a lot like the reign of Jaehaerys the Conciliator from A Song of Ice and Fire...

[@patriciapalmer1377]

I'd be wary of somebody named Mad Dog from Wales. A tough cookie, no doubt, but sang like an angel.

[@someonerandom256]

Madog

[@patriciapalmer1377]

@@someonerandom256 Thank you Random Lady, I believe we all understood that, the Mad Dog reference was a nuanced tongue in cheek reference to the rough around the edges, tough .man appelations so often assigned to our Welsh friends.

[@NathTMcC]

Matilda = Rhaenyra Targaryen

[@riderofthewhitehorse8879]

I am curious to know something about the Anarchy. During the Anarchy did Lords have small-scale conflicts for each other's holdings etc? As we know from historical sources, there was a widespread breakdown in law and order, so surely small-scale conflicts happened during this? If so, are there any sources or stories? I have read of small scale squabbles in other conflicts such as The Wars of the Roses.

[@TheCrimsonscorpio]

As informative as it is hilarious. You should be very proud of this.

[@Embracehistoria]

It could be better with more Simpsons references, I've never been able to put in my favourite Simpsons quote.

[@umbertotoni3021]

The three leopards were adopted by Richard I, Coer de Lion grandson of Mathilda.

[@astra-kboat]

Both in graphics and narration, this video portrays Matilda and Henry I as living in the 1100's and 1200's. Silly mistake that is repeated.

[@andrewrobertson3894]

I'm going to ask something potentially very stupid. Was death by cancer exceedingly rare in those days or was it just too difficult to diagnose with the medical knowledge and technology of the time? I honestly don't recall ever hearing it noted as a cause of death in this time period.

[@Embracehistoria]

No your question isn't silly, it's just something I think most people don't want to discuss, as it's such a grim topic but this article covers it quite well. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cancer-was-common-medieval-britain-180977660/

[@andrewrobertson3894]

@@Embracehistoria Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply and share that link with me, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, the article was certainly very grim and actually kind of depressing! I would never have guessed that it's first known record was in Egypt, 5000 years ago ...on papyrus no less. For some reason, I'd hoped that it was more of a modern curse, if you will. It sucks to think that such a despicable illness ailed our ancestors too. Cheers and thanks again!

[@amyrat151]

"Do you like stuff?" So cute. Your summary of the war was really involved, I watched it very slowly. Also there were funny jokes on the screen. It is frustrating that we don't know how Eustace died. I wonder if Henry II put out a hit on him or if it was just a convenient death.

[@PortmanRd]

Empress Matilda was bad ass!!

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

Dude!! They trampled the poppies!!! Wtf??

[@sagittariusa7662]

Could have made Matilda Queen given she renounces the title of Empress and allow Stephen to be the Lord Protector. This would divide the authority of the King in which only the Lord Protector had the right to lead armies and call Parliament. But the King or Queen had the right to veto any decision made by Parliament, Collect Taxes, and expense high justice on any noble of the realm, including the Lord Protector albeit this would require the permission or allowance of the Archbishop of Canterbury to prevent possibility of being excommunicated. The Archbishop being selected by the Lord Protector and officially appointed by the King or Queen. If the Lord Protector was decided by the Archbishop to be ill of mind or soul, then he is stripped of his position and anyone aiding the Lord Protector in avoiding his seizure by the Crown would be deemed equally an outlaw and hold in contempt before the crown. It would also be permitted for the King or Queen to lead armies during such a situation. The estate of the Lord Protector was equal to two duchies, while the King or Queen has the right to precedence of taxation over the entire realm and such superceded the Lord Protector. Although the Lord Protector can avoid taxation if he fights wars and leads battle on behalf of the King or Queen. The only way to revise this constitution is by decree of the pope with a new costitution drafted by the Pope, not by the new or current king or queen nor by the Lord Protector. Although, Parliament may petition a new constitution to be approved of by the Pope.

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

I always wondered why these kings who had no heir didn't just legitimize their illegitimate sons? I mean if seems a better route to go then putting a female on the throne and not expecting trouble. I think Empress Matilda was being arrogant because she was used to the absolute rule of Europe during her marriage, she always has to be called "empress" is a sign

[@dhritidutta6231]

I thought as a woman, you will sympathise with Matilda and understand her situation... But wow... I.

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

@@dhritidutta6231 unfortunately I have to look at both sides and determine who was correct and I have to take in account that women had a different role than women and I’m looking at a society that was patriarchal. Just because I disagree with them doesn’t mean it wasn’t the way it was and truthfully Matilda was not great as an English queen she leaned towards an absolutist government and the English nobles feared for their own power

[@revolversnake126]

@@dhritidutta6231 i mean that's like saying that because im a man i have to sympathise with all the lords that were against her lol

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Because most of them had so many illegitimate children it would have caused chaos.!! Also , they had to preserve the facade that Kingship had some kind of moral / legal ( even divine ) legitimacy..?? The Plebs might have become restless if they had seen through the whole farce of having a " Royal " family....??!

[@ProvencaLeGaulois]

How the hell does this have 140k views but only 80 comments? To your keyboards!

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Lol nothing changes its the ordinary folk who suffer all the time in efforts for the rich to get richer.

[@Ulfhamr-v7u]

I'm here because of brother cadfael

[@dhritidutta6231]

Historians say chronicles were written by man who favoured Stephen... So biased narrative happened...

[@obongobongo5352]

Make a discord please you would be fascinating to chat with

[@Embracehistoria]

Unfortunately I just don't have the time for a discord server, if I'm not working on making video's, I'm working full time.

[@obongobongo5352]

@@Embracehistoria awe thats a bummer dude well if u ever can be a full time content creator (if that is what you want) then you should make a discord.

[@dmkuchins6646]

Great sleep aid!

[@Embracehistoria]

Good night

[@jpraise6771]

hello fellow struggler, in this dark world, i thought i'd just let you know that God loves you and to love yourself always.

[@scottymcfly6963]

Did someone say Dance of the Dragons?

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Only about 40 people so far.....!

[@SerpenteMusic]

Was that Bannerlord footage??? 🤣

[@thomasdaywalt7735]

Sounds like cersi

[@jrost.ai1]

I'll take english history over game of throne. Any day...

[@BryinWillis-e8g]

Apt key 12ct.

[@curtisclary9911]

The medieval world didn't know anything about cancer.

[@Embracehistoria]

I suggest reading the medical works of Moses Maimonides.

[@mrmarmellow555]

Y4S GO HISTORY OF LINCOLN & History Of The NORTH-EAST COAST..💖💂‍♂️🇨🇦🥄🇬🇧

[@lorihenderson673]

Ooh please all who are obsessed with plantagenet legacy....we have brian cox as Henry 11 in the devils brood xx

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

Henry the 11th was such a bad ass monster cookie. I have an autographed rookie card

[@BobJohnson648]

You left out Nuland, Pyatt. Obama, Zelensky, bidens and Putin...but otherwise a great video 👍

[@ashleyKennedy5]

Empress Matilda was described as "Greedy and rapacious" and used England as a piggy bank for holding onto her French possessions.

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

What. A. Twat.

[@tond2681]

Was this from a Pro Stefan source?

[@ashleyKennedy5]

@@tond2681 She lost so no pro Empress Matilda voices were left in court. It stems from the period when she had apparently won but before coronation, she refused petitions for tax remittances to her English landed French nobles. As she was still fighting Stephan's wife, Matilda of Boulogne, in Normandy. The English landed French nobles turn on Empress Matilda and chucked her out. Hence her previous supporters excuse for being turncoats was her greedy and rapacious habits. Empress Matilda broke with traditional tax remittances to pay for mercenaries in Normandy and lost the throne of England.

[@tond2681]

@@ashleyKennedy5 thanks for the great response.

[@banksda150]

So she was 8 with a husband. That's some b.s

[@kennethlafferty6193]

A see nothing much has changed same old political wars for land and money power only then men of strenth and worth where far more in supply but just as todays wars same old.story

[@alexlivingstone9215]

History as it always seems to pretend is so distorted...poor doc.!

[@johni5355]

Love history docs, but simply can't watch one with childish speech bubbles.

[@LS-rw9yp]

Awww! Poor little princess doesn’t like speech bubbles...Don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you!

[@gallaghergillian2]

Terrible